Saturday, August 07, 2010

Florida Named A Finalist in Race To The Top Phase 2 Competition

Florida Named A Finalist in Race To The Top Phase 2 CompetitionFlorida has been named one of 19 finalists for the federal Race to the Top Phase 2 competition and could receive up to $700 million dollars in federal funds to implement locally developed comprehensive education reforms. A delegation led by Gov. Charlie Crist will head to Washington, D.C., on Aug. 11 to present the state’s proposal to federal officials. Winners are expected to be announced in late August/early September of 2010. For more information about the Race to the Top competition, visit www.fldoe.org/ARRA/RacetotheTop.asp.